International Swaps and Derivatives Association

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Launches Protocol to Automate Equity Derivatives Documentation Updates

    By Editors | 29/10/2025

    New framework allows firms to automatically adopt the latest contract definitions, aiming to end manually intensive bilateral updates for market participants.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Global Trade Bodies Urge EU to Delay Third-Country CCP Reporting Rule

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/10/2025

    Associations warn the EMIR 3.0 requirement is premature and creates a complex, costly compliance burden for firms globally.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Chief Urges Jurisdictions to Follow Japan's 'Pragmatic' Basel III Lead

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2025

    Scott O’Malia also outlined plans to promote tokenisation for collateral and highlighted new digital post-trade tools.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA to Develop Smart Contract Framework for Derivatives Post-Trade

    By Editors | 22/10/2025

    The open-source initiative will use the Common Domain Model to automate post-trade processes, starting with complex interest rate resets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Urges Japan to Address Inefficiencies in Derivatives Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2025

    A new report from ISDA highlights that removing barriers like low automation and uneven liquidity is key to Japan's global asset management goals.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Urges Hong Kong SFC to Reconsider Capital Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

    ISDA called for key amendments to Hong Kong's proposed capital framework, citing the need for pragmatism and alignment.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA to Develop Rules for Using Tokenised Assets as Derivatives Collateral

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2025

    The move aims to boost market liquidity during stress by enabling the use of assets like tokenised money market funds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Challenges Key Elements of ASX Futures Clearing Overhaul

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

    ISDA supports a dynamic default fund but strongly disagrees with proposals for sizing the fund and recovering losses after a default.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Global Finance Groups Call for Pause on Basel Crypto Capital Standard

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

    Citing punitive and outdated rules, the coalition of industry bodies urges a recalibration to support responsible innovation and reflect the market maturity of DLT.

    Capital / Liquidity

    ISDA, FIA Call for More Clarity on Australia's CCP Resolution Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2025

    ISDA and FIA have called on the RBA to provide greater predictability on its crisis management powers.

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